Sales Manager Starter Cultures Spain for the meat industry (f/m/d)
Location: Salzburg, AT, 5020
NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation. With its broad portfolio of renowned brands such as WIBERG, Gewürzmüller, Gewürzmühle Nesse, Mühlehof Gewürze, Eppers, McClancy, Piasa, AMCO, Redbrook, BSA WIBERG, and The Mighty, NovaTaste offers a range of value‑added savory ingredients and blends to improve taste and texture, as well as extend the shelf life of food products for its customers. NovaTaste has over 2,400 employees and supplies food manufacturers, butchers and foodservice players across Europe, North America and Asia.
Driving market growth from the ground up in Spain, this role focuses on developing long‑term customer relationships, opening new market segments, and identifying strategic opportunities in the rapidly expanding starter cultures market. With responsibility for acquisition, prospecting, and portfolio coordination, the position is central to shaping our market presence in Spain while providing strong support to both distributors and customers.
Responsibilities
* Manage and grow key accounts — including the Campofrio Food Group
* Lead projects to success (with support from technical teams)
* Shape the strategy and product portfolio for the Spanish market
* Expand and elevate the Starter Cultures business
Qualifications & Expectations
* Experience in Sales/Business Development, ideally in the food or meat processing industry
* Strong understanding of fermented meat products or willingness to deepen your expertise
* Analytical mindset & ability to identify market opportunities
* Willingness to travel (>50%)
* Competitive compensation: attractive base salary, performance‑based bonus, and company car
* Clear career development and growth opportunities
* Flat hierarchies and agile decision‑making
* Innovative working environment in a successful international company
* Company pension scheme, bike leasing program, and corporate benefits
* Free professional mental health support via nilo.health
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